Environment

Discussions on aquatic ecosystems and environmental stewardship, fostering a deeper connection with our natural waters.

Mayor Khan commits to clean our rivers as London joins Swimmable Cities alliance

London joins cities including Paris, Rotterdam and Budapest in the global drive to restore urban waterways and make them safe,…
The campaigning mermaid: Lindsey Cole

This month, ‘mermaid’ Lindsey Cole is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest distance swum using a mono…
Making space for water

The Rivers Trust shares their new campaign calling for the creation and maintenance of a network of nature-rich river corridors…
Three Lakes – Three Countries – One Day

Hector Pardoe completes an epic Three Lakes challenge while raising awareness of water pollution and funds for Surfers Against Sewage
Swimmable Cities: the urban swimming movement

The first Swimmable Cities summit was held in Rotterdam in the Netherlands last month. It started with a ‘big splash’…
Champion of the waterways: endurance swimmer Oly Rush

Environmentalist has three big swims under his belt – a 100-mile Jurassic Coast swim, a circumnaviation of the Isle of…
Could you recognise blue-green algae?

Warm weather, more sunlight and nutrient-rich waters create ideal conditions for blue-green algae to thrive. Would you know what to…
Fall in love with urban rivers at London Rivers Week

From litter picks to tree planting and wetland conservation to river-dipping, it's nearly time for a weeklong celebration of London's…
Learn how to test water quality with STA’s new online course

STA has launched a new open water testing programme in collaboration with the 'Wild Woman of the Wye' Angela Jones
Sensory swimming in May

This is what you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the water’s edge this month.
Does the Sewage Scandal have a silver lining?

Worried about swimming in light of the Sewage Scandal? How to use newly available data to swim with confidence.
New data reveals water pollution up by a third

The number of pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten-year high, according to data obtained…
Take action against pollution

Sick of swimming in polluted water? Surfers Against Sewage's new #DearJon campaign gives us an easy and effective way to…
Why must we keep on swimming in rivers?

River swimming has never been more topical - or more important. We asked Rebecca Duncan from the Rivers Trust why…
The environment in April

A new alternative to elastane, swimming medals made from drinks cans and a toolkit for protecting your local river –…
Sensory swimming in April

This is what you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the water’s edge this month.
Take action for your wild swimming spot with the River Rescue Kit

Environment charity River Action has launched a new toolkit designed to help you take action for your local river.
More cohesion for a holistic approach

We desperately need to have conversations at the top of politics that embrace a holistic approach to managing land, water,…
Is all neoprene harmful?

Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
A green vision for our blue spaces

Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
Politics of swimming

Can swimming outdoors be an escape from politics? Rowan Clarke finds out.
Is swimming a political act?

Wild swimming is quietly rebellious, an act of advocacy for public rights to natural spaces, says Simon Griffiths
Yes! You can swim in rivers

With headlines like ‘What’s the most polluted place to swim in the UK?’ news coverage coverage is enough to put…
River heroes’ film at a cinema near you

The joyful film about a community’s fight for its river Rave On For The Avon is now in cinemas. Following…
The Rivers Trust: reflecting and looking ahead

Environment charity The Rivers Trust shares their hopes and goals for the year ahead, striving for "a proactive approach to…